TEAM
Ranjit Prakash has been a senior/founding partner in various law firms in India and is the founding and Managing Partner of Archeus Law. With a distinguished legal career spanning over 33 years, Ranjit has a rich experience in corporate commercial litigation, international commercial arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, technology transfers, bankruptcy and insolvency, corporate/investment structuring, bilateral trade disputes, contract management advisory, mining transaction and investment advisory, construction and project dispute advisory and public undertaking disinvestment transactions.
Ranjit has vast experience in the construction, energy and engineering industry sectors and in particular, complex and large-scale Energy, EPC/O&M contracts. He is a specialist in PPP/BOT/BOOT/BTO/DBFOT projects.
Ranjit has successfully represented a wide range of clients, from government and public sector companies, blue chip conglomerates and multinational Fortune 500 companies to international mining entities, fintech startups, domestic institutional lenders, multi-lateral financial institutions, and domestic and international EPC contractors in the infrastructure and energy space. Being a seasoned commercial litigator, Ranjit has also been instrumental in the success of many high-profile commercial disputes and white-collar crime defense.
Ranjit’s approach to law is centered around his personal “client first” philosophy. He has therefore built a reputation for combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business needs of his clients, to deliver personalized, innovative and effective result driven strategies and solutions to complex legal challenges. As the Managing Partner, Ranjit is responsible for overseeing the firm’s strategic direction, and it is under his leadership, that Archeus Law has grown into a trusted advisor for both domestic and international clients.
In addition to managing the firm’s operations, Ranjit is actively involved in mentoring junior attorneys, fostering a collaborative and supportive firm culture. He is committed to the professional development of the next generation of legal talent and works closely with his associates to cultivate their skills and ensure their long-term success.
Ranjit has earned numerous accolades for excellence in legal practice, including recognition by Chambers, Asian Legal Business, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, Global Law Experts and is frequently sought after as a speaker and thought leader in International Arbitration and Cross Border Mining Transactions. Ranjit is a member of the International Bar Association and a member of the Users Council of the India International Arbitration Centre.
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
- Corporate Structuring
- Contract Management and Dispute advisory
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Corporate Commercial Litigation
- Mining Investment and Transactional Advisory
- Bankruptcy & Insolvency
- Negotiation, Drafting and Associated Advisory
- Independent Legal Expert
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Ranjit Prakash
India’s Top Lawyers – A List

Ranjit Prakash
“Super 50 Lawyers – India” 2024

Ranjit Prakash
“Recommended Lawyer”
2024

Ranjit Prakash
“Litigation Star” (Construction & Arbitration) 2024 & 2023

Ranjit Prakash
“Litigation Star” (Construction) 2022

Ranjit Prakash –
“Recommended Expert”
(Dispute Resolution Expert) India 2021